Let’s face it, most of us are scoffers. But moments before zero hour, it did not pay to take chances.*

by chuckofish

It’s that time of year when I get out the “Visit to Santa” photos. They are pretty special. There is undoubtedly a blog or Tumblr somewhere entitled “Unfortunate Visits to Santa” or “Ugly Children Visit Santa”. Here are a few classics from our family.

Oy Vey, Santa had a bad night before this dual personality’s visit:

santa-katie

Only a toddler husband could count what he wanted on his fingers!

santa-paul

Even Santa thought daughter #1 was ADORable!

santa-mary

The next year, the same Santa thought daughter #1’s new brother was pretty cute too.

santa-mary and wheeler

When her mother finally took this neglected third child to see Santa, she didn’t notice there was a giant hole in her red tights! So sad…

santasusie2

*Anyway, these pictures remind me that it is probably time to watch one of our favorite Christmas movies: A Christmas Story (1983)–Bob Clark’s hilarious re-telling of Jean Shepherd’s story “In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash”.

Bumpuses!! Have a great weekend! Only 19 days ’til Christmas!